The Pen

By Francis Akhigbe During his campaigns to be the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe assured Journalists in Edo State of his determination to reposition the Union and restore the dignity and integrity as the 4th Estate of the realm. He termed his Mission as" Fresh Breath for Edo NUJ. He rolled out  20 items as his Programme of Action, namely; (a) Free Internet Service which he promised to provide within 72 hours on assumption of office as the Chairman of NUJ. (b) Training of Journalists (c) Provision of Functional E- Library (d) Protection of Journalists (e) Maintenance of the Toilet        Facilities in the Press Center. (f) Compendium of all Journalists in       Edo State Council (e) Facelift of the NUJ Press Center (f) Comprehensive Health Care for        Journalists (g) Insurance Scheme for        Journalists   (h) Patnership with Government,                 Private and Corporate                        Inst